Bachelor of Social Work

Students complete two supervised work placements totalling 1,050 hours, applying their learning in real work environments and developing their professional identity. During placement, students may also be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment.

Yes, the Bachelor of Social Work at Curtin University is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For this course, the required IELTS Academic scores are: Writing 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Listening 7, and an Overall band score of 7. If you have completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement.

To undertake fieldwork placements, students must meet the following requirements: Student declaration, Criminal record screening and clearance, Immunisation, First aid, Hand hygiene, and other essential requirements as outlined by the university.

Graduates can pursue careers as social workers, community cultural development officers, community liaison officers, support/outreach officers, mental health workers, and welfare case workers. The course prepares graduates for roles across industries including healthcare, aged care, community corrections and juvenile justice, disability and rehabilitation, and refugee services. In Australia, social and welfare professional jobs are expected to grow by 25% by 2035.